Here are many actions you can take today to make a difference.
Sign-up to receive monthly announcements about the campaign
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Write “UC Nuclear Free” in chalk on campus sidewalks
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Compose a poem about nuclear weapons, the Nuclear Age, or the Campaign
Read/perform it at an open mic on campus, and enter it into the Barbara Mandigo Peace Poetry Contest to win cash prizes. Learn more
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Design a UC Nuclear Free desktop image, screensaver, instant messenger icon, and/or audio player skins
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Participate in a leadership development program on your campus
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Participate in Rev. Jim Lawson's monthly nonviolence workshop
As a campus minister and teacher in India, a nonviolent strategist and direct action trainer in Nashville, and or a retired pastor and television show host in Los Angeles, James Lawson has had a major impact not only in many of the communities where he has lived but also through those who he has advised and inspired. Learn more
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Photograph student anti-nuclear organizing efforts on your campus
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Register to vote or encourage others to register to vote if you are already registered
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Review transcripts, video and audio files, and slide presentations from recent UC campus discussions about nuclear weapons development
During April of 2004, numerous events were held promoting discussions about UC's role in developing nuclear weapons. The Academic Senate sponsored the vast majority of these events in order to prepare UC faculty for the system-wide vote on whether UC should bid to manage for the contract Los Alamos National Laboratory contract. Learn more
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Study abroad in a country that has significant relevance to activists working for a nuclear weapons - free World
Studying abroad is a great way to grow personally, learn about the world, and experience a different culture. If you're lucky enough to go abroad, consider studying in a country that is either a declared nuclear power or has given up their nuclear weapons program. Learn more
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Volunteer or intern with a community organization that supports the UC Nuclear Free campaign
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Write a Song
In order to grapple with the issues surrounding nuclear weapons and the feelings of fear and frustration they evoke, many people have been inspired to write and produce thousands of songs and albums. Learn more
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Advocate for your alumni association to endorse the UC Nuclear Free Campaign
The Regents and top administrators listen to alumni. Every year, alumni donate hundreds of millions of dollars to UC. Ask alumni you know how they feel about UC's role in nuclear weapons development. Learn more
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Make an announcement in your class about the UC Nuclear Free Campaign
Ask one or more of your professors for permission to make an announcement in your class about the UC Nuclear Free campaign. Learn more
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Coordinate a system-wide screening party of a nuclear-related documentary or film
Instead of planning a single screening on one campus how about blasting all 9 UC campuses and even UC Merced with the same film at once? Organizers on each campus can plan the details (reserving the room; doing publicity; leading the discussion, etc) and you can be responsible for organizing the organizers. Learn more
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Tell UC donation solicitors that you do not agree with UC's role in nuclear weapons development
When you are solicited by phone or in-person for a donation to the University of California, tell them that you do not agree with UC's role in nuclear weapons development. Learn more
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Reach out to international students on your campus, and invite their input on the UC Nuclear Free Campaign
Over 580,000 international students studied in the US during the 2002-2003 school year, representing 4.6% of the near 13,000,000 students enrolled in US institutions of higher education. Learn more
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Mentor a student activist working on nuclear issues
Are you a veteran activist with knowledge of nuclear weapons issues? Help us nurture the next generation of leaders by mentoring a student member, volunteer, or intern of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Learn more
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Organize a student debate on your campus with the question: Should UC bid to continue managing nuclear weapons laboratories?
The most essential thing for a debate is opposing viewpoints. You can either have established experts confront each other from opposite sides of the fence or find knowledgeable students willing to go head-to-head. Learn more
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Sign-up to receive announcements about the Regents meetings
The Regents meet at least 6 times per year. By law, these meetings include a public comment session. Learn more
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Read UCLA Chancellor Albert Carnesale's lecture, Rethinking National Security
A Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, Chancellor Carnesale has not only authored numerous books and articles on defense issues, but he has also consulted with corporations and advised several presidential administrations. Learn more
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Enroll in the UC Sacramento program
Students of any major from any UC campus can apply to live, work, and study in Sacramento. As the state capitol, Sacramento is the place to go to experience first-hand how state government functions and malfunctions. While you're there, ask assembly representatives how they feel about UC's role in nuclear weapons laboratories. Learn more
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Work the word-of-mouth
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